Understanding the Guru Granth Sahib
Understanding the Guru Granth Sahib
Lyrics with Meaning
View lyrics page →महिमा गान (Glorification)
Original
गुरु ग्रंथ साहिब की महिमा न्यारी, शब्द रूप में सत्य की सवारी।
Transliteration
Guru Granth Sahib ki mahima nyaari, shabd roop mein satya ki sawaari.
Meaning / Translation
The glory of the Guru Granth Sahib is unique; Truth rides upon the form of the Divine Word.
दिव्य ज्ञान (Divine Knowledge)
Original
अक्षर-अक्षर में ज्ञान समाया, जिसने अंधकार को दूर भगाया। इसमें समाहित है ज्ञान का सागर, मिटाता है मन का सारा गागर।
Transliteration
Akshar-akshar mein gyaan samaaya, jisne andhkaar ko door bhagaaya. Ismein samahit hai gyaan ka saagar, mitaata hai mann ka saara gaagar.
Meaning / Translation
Divine knowledge is contained in every single letter, which has driven away the darkness of ignorance. Within it lies an ocean of wisdom that empties the vessel of worldly illusions.
शाश्वत शब्द (The Eternal Word)
Original
शब्द ही गुरु, शब्द ही आधार, जिससे मिलता जीवन का सार। न कोई भेद, न कोई संकीर्णता, बस प्रेम और मानवता की पूर्णता।
Transliteration
Shabd hi Guru, shabd hi aadhaar, jisse milta jeevan ka saar. Na koi bhed, na koi sankirnata, bas prem aur manavta ki poornata.
Meaning / Translation
The Word is the Guru, the Word is the foundation, from which the essence of life is obtained. There is no discrimination, no narrowness, only the fullness of love and humanity.
मोक्ष का मार्ग (Path to Liberation)
Original
गुरु की वाणी में अमृत की धार, जो ले जाए भवसागर से पार। चरणों में शीश झुकाते हम सब, पाकर गुरु का पावन शुभ।
Transliteration
Guru ki vaani mein amrit ki dhaar, jo le jaaye bhavsaagar se paar. Charanon mein sheesh jhukaate hum sab, paakar Guru ka paavan shubh.
Meaning / Translation
In the Guru's speech flows a stream of nectar that carries one across the ocean of worldly existence. We all bow our heads at the feet, receiving the sacred grace of the Guru.